Each year, they offer a $2,000 A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship to a K–12 educator who has excelled in working with gifted children and wishes to advance their teaching career.The A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by the Mensa Education and Research Foundation. This scholarship is designed to support teachers who are pursuing graduate-level coursework in fields related to gifted education.
The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $2,500 to help cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. The scholarship is awarded annually, and the application deadline is typically in January.
For educators in grades K–12 who have demonstrated excellence in working with gifted students, the capacity to meet their requirements, and a dedication to improving their teaching abilities. The scholarship is intended to help one eligible teacher who presently instructs gifted students in a range of educational environments, from a homogeneous or full-day special class to a heterogeneous classroom, with the expenses of continuing education.
Applicants must submit an application form, transcripts, a personal statement, a resume or CV, and two letters of recommendation. The scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, the quality of the essay, and the applicant’s potential to contribute to the field of gifted education.
